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  • Page 1: User Manual

    S M A R T P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your device and keep it for future reference.

  • Page 2: Legal Notices

    SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG...
  • Page 3 ™ is Samsung’s security platform and Google Hangouts, Picasa, YouTube, and other marks is a mark for a Samsung device tested for security are trademarks of Google Inc. with enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may be required. For more information about Knox, Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the please refer to: samsung.com/us/knox.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Home Screen .............9 S Health ............68 Status Bar ............12 S Voice ............. 69 Navigation ............13 Samsung Pay ..........70 Edge Screen ........... 15 Video Player ............ 71 Notification Panel ........... 18 Voice Recorder ..........73 Multi Window ........... 20 Settings Enter Text ............
  • Page 5 Privacy and Safety ........103 Easy Mode ............105 Accessibility ..........106 Accounts ............108 Backup and Reset ........109 Language and Input ........110 Battery ............112 Storage ............113 Date and Time ..........114 Help ..............115 About Device ..........116 Table of Contents...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device.

  • Page 7: Front View

    Front View Proximity sensor Earpiece Status light Front camera Edge screen Volume keys Power key Recent Back Home key • • Back: Return to the previous screen or close a Power key: Lock or wake up the screen. dialog box, menu, or keyboard. Press and hold to turn the device off or restart it, or for quick access to Airplane mode and •...

  • Page 8: Back View

    Back View Microhone SIM tray Flash Rear camera Heart rate sensor Speaker Headset jack USB charger/ Accessory port Microphone • • Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light SIM tray: Store the SIM card. For more environments when taking a photo or recording information, see Install the SIM Card.

  • Page 9: Assemble Your Device

    Install the SIM Card Fast Charging. When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are Note: This device is also compatible with Samsung- provided with a plug-in SIM card. During activation, approved wireless charging devices--sold separately. your SIM card will be loaded with your subscription...

  • Page 10: When To Charge The Battery

    When to Charge the Battery When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of operation remain, the device sounds a warning tone at regular intervals. In this condition, your device conserves its remaining battery power by dimming the screen. When the battery level becomes too low, the device automatically turns off.

  • Page 11: Set Up Your Device

    Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On or Off Secure Your Device Use your device’s screen lock features to secure Turn the Device On your device. ► Press and hold the Power key until the device vibrates and starts up. Lock the Device By default, the device locks automatically when the Turn the Device Off...

  • Page 12: Set Up Accounts On Your Device

    Google Account. – or – – or – To create a new Samsung account or set up your Samsung account on your device at any time, To create a new Google Account or set up your use Accounts settings. For more information, Google Account on your device at any time, see Accounts.

  • Page 13: Know Your Device

    Know Your Device Learn some of the key Warning: Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad features of your mobile of your finger or a non-metallic stylus. Using device, including the excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the screens and icons, as well tempered glass surface and void the warranty.

  • Page 14: Home Screen

    Home Screen Notification icons Status icons Status bar Edge screen handle Widget Apps folder Home screen indicator Apps list App shortcuts • • App shortcuts: Shortcuts to your favorite Notification icons: Display new messages and applications. emails, notifications, available software updates, and so on.
  • Page 15 Wallpapers The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. Customize your Home screen by adding application shortcuts, widgets, folders, and using wallpapers.

  • Page 16: Create A Folder

    Themes Folders Set visual themes for all system screens and icons Place folders on a Home screen to organize items. on your phone. Create a Folder ► Touch and hold an empty space on the screen, and then tap Themes. You can create app folder on a Home screen.

  • Page 17: Status Bar

    Status Bar The Status bar at the top of the Notification Icons Home screen provides device Missed call. information (such as network status, battery charge, and time) Call in progress. on the right side and notification alerts on the left. Call is on hold.

  • Page 18: Navigation

    Navigation Learn the basics for how to Drag navigate through your device, Touch and hold an item, and then drag to move it to a new location. and basics for how to customize • screens by editing, sharing, and Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen. •...
  • Page 19 Common Options The device uses basic command options to perform common actions. • MORE: Tap to view more menu options for a screen. This will often allow you to select items to delete or share. • DELETE: Tap to select items to delete. You can often tap a check box at the top of the screen to select all.

  • Page 20: Edge Screen

    Edge Screen The Edge screen provides People Edge a variety of useful tools for People edge allows you to set important contacts for custom notifications on the Edge screen. notifications, information feeds, and timekeeping. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings >...

  • Page 21: Night Clock

    Information Stream Night Clock The Information stream feature displays feeds that Set up a clock that displays on the Edge screen you select on the Edge screen. when the phone screen is off. Night mode is available for a maximum of 12 hours. To view the Information stream: 1.

  • Page 22: Select Notifications

    Select Notifications You can choose which kinds of notifications appear on the Edge screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Edge screen > Select notifications. 2. Tap ON/OFF next to each of the following notification types to activate or deactivate alerts on the Edge screen: •...

  • Page 23: Notification Panel

    Notification Panel Notification icons on the Status bar display calendar events, device status, and more. For details, open the Notification panel. Edit Notification panel Settings Quick settings Screen brightness Notification card Clear notifications • • Clear notifications: Tap to clear all notifications. Quick settings: Tap to quickly enable or disable a feature.

  • Page 24: Quick Connect

    View the Notification Panel Quick Connect 1. Swipe down on the Status bar to display the Search for nearby devices automatically to connect Notification panel. to them quickly and easily. 2. Swipe the list of notifications to see details. 1. Swipe down on the Status bar to display the Notification panel.

  • Page 25: Multi Window

    Multi Window Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time. Controls Activate Multi Window Apps that support Multi window display together on 1. From any screen, touch and hold  Recent. a split screen. You can switch between the apps, 2.
  • Page 26 You can also launch recently used apps directly into Multi window view: 1. Tap  Recent. 2. Recently used apps that support Multi window Multi window icon in their title bar. Tap have a the Multi window icon in the title bar to launch the application in split screen view. 3.

  • Page 27: Enter Text

    — improving its accuracy Options of predicting your text entries. Configure the Samsung Keyboard To customize the Samsung Keyboard: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Language and input. 2. Tap Samsung keyboard for options. Know Your Device Enter Text...
  • Page 28 Use Google Voice Typing Instead of typing, enter text by speaking. Languages 1. On the Samsung Keyboard, tap Google voice typing. • You may need to touch and hold Options (left of the Space key) to find it. 2. Speak your text.

  • Page 29: Calling

    Calling Make telephone calls using a variety of calling features and services.

  • Page 30: Phone Screen

    Phone Screen Use the Phone screen to access the dialer keypad, recent calls, favorites, and contacts. More options Tabs Keypad Voicemail Hide the keypad Call • • Call: Tap to make your call. Tabs: Tap RECENT to display a list of all dialed, received, and missed calls.

  • Page 31: Call Settings

    Access Phone Call Settings There are a couple of ways to access Phone. There are also a couple of ways to access the Call settings menu. ► From a Home screen, tap  Phone. ► From a Home screen, tap Phone > MORE > –...

  • Page 32: Make And Answer Calls

    Make and Answer Calls Learn how to make or answer Answer a Call a call. Explore features and When a call is received the phone rings and displays the caller’s phone number or name if stored functionality associated with in the contacts list. making or answering a call.

  • Page 33: Call Waiting

    Multitask While on a Call Place a New Call While on a Call If your service plan supports this feature, you can If you exit the call screen and return to a Home make another call while a call is in progress. screen, your active call is indicated by Call on the Status bar.

  • Page 34: Call Log

    Call Log The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, or missed are stored in the Call log. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 2. Tap RECENT. A list of recent calls is displayed. If the caller is in your contacts list, the caller’s name is displayed.

  • Page 35: Speed Dial

    Speed Dial You can assign a shortcut Remove a Speed Dial Number Assignment number to a contact for speed dialing their default number. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Phone > Contacts. 2. Tap MORE > Speed dial. Create a Speed Dial 3.

  • Page 36: Emergency Calls

    Emergency Calls The Emergency calling mode makes redialing an emergency number a one-tap process. Note: This mode can drain your battery power more rapidly than normal calling mode. Make an Emergency Call with an Active SIM Card Phone. 1. From a Home screen, tap Dial.

  • Page 37: Set Up And Access Voicemail

    Set Up and Access Voicemail Set up and configure your Access Your Voicemail from voicemail. Another Phone 1. Dial your wireless phone number. Set Up Your Voicemail 2. When you hear your voicemail greeting, press the asterisk or star (*) key on the phone you 1.

  • Page 38: Applications

    Applications The Apps list displays all applications installed on your device, both preloaded apps and apps you download and install yourself. Learn how to change the way apps appear, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps.

  • Page 39: Apps List

    • Play Store: Download new Apps list. apps from the Google Play store. Visit play.google.com/store/apps to learn more. • Galaxy Apps: View and download Samsung apps that are optimized for use with Galaxy devices. Visit samsung.com/levant/apps/mobile/galaxyapps to learn more. Applications Apps List...

  • Page 40: Organize Your Apps

    Organize Your Apps The Apps icons can be organized into folders and rearranged in a custom order. Change the Order Apps Are Listed 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap EDIT. 3. Touch and hold an app icon or folder and drag it to a new location.

  • Page 41: Google Apps

    Google Apps Enjoy these apps from Google. Google Settings Quickly and easily change Google app Note: Certain apps require a Google Account. settings to suit your preferences. Visit google.com to learn more. Note: You must be signed in to the application you want to configure. For Chrome example, sign in to Google+ to configure Use Google Chrome to browse the...

  • Page 42: Play Music

    Play Music With Google Play Music, you can play music and audio files on your device. Visit play.google.com/about/music learn more. Play Store Find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, books, magazines, and games in Google Play store. Visit play.google.com to learn more. Voice Search Use voice commands to search the web with Google.

  • Page 43: U.s. Cellular Apps

    U.S. Cellular Apps Enjoy these applications from Your Navigator Deluxe U.S. Cellular. Enjoy all the features of an advanced car navigation system. Obtain turn-by-turn driving directions (including voice Note: Certain applications require a data plan or guided turn-by-turn directions) with GPS paid subscription.

  • Page 44: Additional Apps

    Instagram Samsung Gear Capture and share photos and videos with your friends. Customize what you Connect your device to your Samsung capture, then share it on your feed or post Gear using this application. it directly to your friends. Samsung+...

  • Page 45: Smart Manager

    Skype Use free Skype to hold video and voice calls, as well as send instant messages to anyone around the world. Smart Manager This apps provides shortcuts to your Battery, RAM, Storage, and Device security information. WhatsApp WhatsApp is a smartphone messenger that uses your 3G or Wi-Fi to message friends and family.

  • Page 46: Calculator

    Calculator The Calculator provides basic Scientific Calculator and advanced arithmetic Turn the device landscape to use advanced arithmetic functions, such as sin, cos, and tan. functions. Basic Operation Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Calculator. 2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys. 3.

  • Page 47: Calendar

    Calendar Manage your calendar events Create a Task and tasks. Tasks are items you add to the calendar to be accomplished on a certain day. A task appears as a checklist item and is removed once you mark the task as complete. Create an Event Apps >...

  • Page 48: Calendar Settings

    Calendar Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Calendar. 2. Tap MORE > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. Applications Calendar...

  • Page 49: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video Take pictures and videos with the Camera app. Show or hide Quick Gallery settings Record video Quick Capture settings picture Switch cameras Camera Shooting settings mode • • Camera settings: Tap to change camera settings. Shooting mode: Tap to change the shooting mode.

  • Page 50: Take Pictures

    Take Pictures Both cameras • Video collage: Create your own short collages Take pictures with your device’s front or rear and slow-motion videos without any editing camera, or combine shots with Dual mode. tools. Note: Prior to using the camera, remove the plastic •...

  • Page 51: Camera Settings

    • Camera Settings Reset settings: Reset the camera settings. • Help: View information on using the camera. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Camera. Rear camera • 2. Quick settings are listed across one side of Tracking AF: Focus on and track a subject the camera view finder.
  • Page 52 Record a Live Broadcast Live Broadcast Settings Customize your Live broadcasts. Record and instantly share your videos to YouTube. Apps > Camera > 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera > MODE > Live broadcast. MODE >...

  • Page 53: Clock

    Clock • The Clock app offers features for OPTIONS: Tap to view and set the following options: keeping track of time and setting Alarm type: Choose whether the alarm will alarms. use sound, vibration, or vibration and sound to alert you. 1.

  • Page 54: World Clock

    World Clock Timer The world clock lets you keep track of the current The timer provides a countdown timer for up to time in multiple cities around the globe. 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 55: Contacts

    Email, Facebook, and your • Choose a storage account for the contact. You Samsung account. can store the contact on the device, your SIM card, or sync it with an account. For more information on connecting with and •...

  • Page 56: Share A Contact

    Share a Contact Create a Shortcut to a Contact When you share a contact, the contact’s information You can create a shortcut to a contact on a Home is sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can share a vCard screen to access their information directly from a via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach it to a message, Home screen.

  • Page 57: Send A Message To A Group

    Groups Send a Message to a Group You can send a text message to members of a You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your group. device comes with preloaded groups, and you can create your own. You might create a group for your 1.

  • Page 58: Contact Settings

    Contact Settings Delete a Group Preset groups, such as Family, cannot be deleted. These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Contacts app. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Contacts. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 59: Email

    Email Use the Email app to view and View Your Email Accounts manage all your email accounts You can view email you receive for all accounts on the Combined view screen, or you can view email in one application. accounts individually. 1.

  • Page 60: Email Settings

    Create and Send an Email Email Settings This section describes how to create and send an These settings allow you to modify settings email using the Email app. associated with using the Email app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 61: Galaxy Apps

    Galaxy device. To access the Samsung Galaxy Apps website: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Galaxy Apps. To access Galaxy Essentials: 1.

  • Page 62: Gallery

    Gallery View, edit, and manage images Play Videos and videos. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Gallery. 2. Tap a folder or category to open it. Note: Some functions described in this section are only available if there are images or videos in 3.
  • Page 63 Share Images Use one of the following methods: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Gallery. 2. Tap a folder or category to open it. 3. Tap MORE > Share. 4. Tap images to select them, and then tap SHARE. 5.

  • Page 64: Internet

    Internet Access the Internet with a Browser Tabs fully-featured web browser. Use tabs to open multiple web pages at the same time. To access the Internet: To open a new tab: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > ► Tap Tabs >...

  • Page 65: View History

    Secret Mode Saved Web Pages Saving a web page stores the web page content on Pages viewed in secret mode do not appear your device so that you can access it offline. within your browser history or search history, and leave no traces (such as cookies) on your device.

  • Page 66: Memo

    Memo Use Memo to write and save Memo Options notes on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo. 2. While browsing memos, tap MORE for the following options: Compose a Memo • Edit: Select notes to delete or move. Apps >...

  • Page 67: Messages

    Messages Learn how to send and receive Create and Send Messages different messages using the This section describes how to create a send a message using Messages. default messaging app on your phone. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Messages >...

  • Page 68: Messages Settings

    View New Messages Messages Settings When you receive a new message, a new message Configure the settings for text messages, multimedia icon appears on the Status bar. messages, push messages, and so on. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > To view the message:  Messages >...

  • Page 69: Music Player

    Music Player Listen to your favorite songs with the Music player. Navigate through your music library, play songs, and create customized playlists. Song queue Options Sound quality and effects Playback position Volume Favorite Time elapsed Song length Playback controls • • Favorite: Tap to tag this song as a favorite.

  • Page 70: Listen To Music

    Listen to Music 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Music. 2. Tap a category at the top left of the screen to view your music files. 3. Scroll through the list of songs and tap a song to begin playback.

  • Page 71: My Files

    My Files Access files stored on your My Files Options device, including images, videos, ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder >  My Files. The following options are songs, and sound clips. available: • SEARCH: Search for a file or folder.
  • Page 72 Category Options Options for Selected Files and Folders 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder >  My Files. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung 2. After tapping on a category, the following options folder >...

  • Page 73: S Health

    S Health • Use S Health to plan, track, and A heart murmur or a rapid or pronounced heartbeat; manage your health goals and • Muscle pain when walking upstairs or up a hill that activities, including exercise, goes away when you rest. sleep, and meals.

  • Page 74: S Voice

    S Voice Speak commands to perform operations on your device, and to speak criteria for searches and other operations. Access S Voice 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  S Voice. 2. Speak a command. Microphone if the device does not hear 3.

  • Page 75: Samsung Pay

    Simple to Set up, Simple to Use From registering your cards to making a purchase, using Samsung Pay is easy. When it is time to pay, just launch the app, hold your Samsung device near the credit card terminal and authorize it with the touch of your finger.

  • Page 76: Video Player

    Video Player Play and manage videos stored on your device. Options File name Playback position Volume Time elapsed Video length Pop-up Screen ratio player Rewind Fast-forward Pause or Play • • Fast-forward: Tap to skip to the next video. Touch Rewind: Tap to restart the video or skip to a and hold to move forward through the current previous video.
  • Page 77 Access the Video Player Change the Video Screen Size 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video. You can change the size of the video during video playback. 2. Scroll through the videos stored on your device. After a few seconds, each video thumbnail 1.

  • Page 78: Voice Recorder

    Record voice memos and notes. Manage Recordings Play, edit, delete, and share recordings. Create a Voice Recording 1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > Samsung folder >  Voice Recorder. ► From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 2. Tap Recordings. Samsung folder >...

  • Page 79: Settings

    Settings Configure your device’s Some options use an ON/OFF button to turn the option on ( ) or off ( connections and settings, For some options, you must tap a field, add accounts, and such as Email address, to display and set customize the home screen, options.

  • Page 80: How To Use Settings

    How to Use Settings Access Settings Customize the Quick Settings Menu ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. Quick settings are the settings that you are most – or – likely to frequently use. When you first access the Settings menu, the Quick settings are set to a From a Home screen, drag down from the default list of settings.

  • Page 81: Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi Wi-Fi is a term used for certain Scan and Connect to a types of Wireless Local Area Wi-Fi Network Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap communication requires access  Settings. to a Wireless Access Point 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on.
  • Page 82 Wi-Fi Options Wi-Fi Direct The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. connections via Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi network. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 83: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range Pair Bluetooth Devices communications technology that The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted connections between your device connects your phone wirelessly and another Bluetooth device. to a number of Bluetooth Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a one-time devices, such as headsets process.

  • Page 84: Rename A Paired Device

    Rename a Paired Device Once you have paired your phone to another device, you can rename the paired device to make it easier to recognize. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn on Bluetooth.

  • Page 85: Airplane Mode

    Airplane Mode Airplane mode disconnects your device from all networks and turns off connectivity features, such as phone calls and Wi-Fi. While in airplane mode, you can use other features such as playing music, watching videos, and other online applications. 1.

  • Page 86: Mobile Hotspot And Tethering

    Mobile Hotspot and Tethering Use Mobile Hotspot to share Connect a Device to your device’s Internet connection Your Mobile Hotspot with other devices using your Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to device as a portable Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot. hotspot. 1.
  • Page 87 Change the Mobile Hotspot Use USB Tethering to Connect Password Your Device to a Computer ► From a Home screen, tap 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Apps >  Settings > Mobile hotspot and tethering >  Settings > Mobile hotspot and tethering. Mobile Hotspot.

  • Page 88: Data Usage

    Data Usage Monitor your mobile data usage. Note: Your service provider may account for data usage differently. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Data usage for options: • Mobile data: Enable mobile data. You can also control Mobile data at the Notification panel. •...

  • Page 89: Mobile Networks

    Mobile Networks Control your device’s access to networks and mobile data service. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Mobile networks for options: • Data roaming: Allow your device to connect to data services while roaming. Significantly higher charges may result.

  • Page 90: Nfc And Payment

    NFC and Payment NFC (Near Field Communication) Tap and Pay allows data exchange when you Tap and pay allows you to select the default payment application you want to use for making touch your device with another purchases on your phone. compatible device.

  • Page 91: More Connection Settings

    30 MB in size. Printing Note: Download booster uses mobile data services. Print images and documents to Samsung printers To turn on Download booster: and other compatible printers (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 92: Default Messaging App

    Edit or Delete a VPN Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings > More connection settings > VPN. 2. Touch and hold the VPN that you want to edit or delete. Default Messaging App If you have multiple messaging apps installed, you can select which app should be your default messaging app.

  • Page 93: Sounds And Notifications

    Sounds and Notifications Configure the sounds and Adjust the Volume vibrations used to indicate Set the system volume level and default volume for call ringtones, notifications, and other audio. notifications, screen touches, and other interactions. Tip: You can also set the Ringtone volume from a Home screen by pressing the Volume key.

  • Page 94: System Sounds

    Tap Vibration intensity and move the sliders 3. Tap a sound to hear a preview and select it. to change the amount. • Tap Vibration pattern to choose a pattern. Set Notification Sounds for Samsung • Tap ON/OFF to enable each option: Applications Vibrate while ringing Choose notification alerts for new messages, calendar events, and email.

  • Page 95: Do Not Disturb

    Do Not Disturb App Notifications This setting allows you to block all notifications 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > and alerts. The options below determine what  Settings. notifications can make sounds, and during what time 2. Tap Sounds and notifications > periods you want to enter this mode.

  • Page 96: Display

    Display Configure your display’s One-Handed Operation brightness, screen timeout delay, Change the screen layout to accommodate operating your device with one hand. and other display settings. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings > Display. Brightness 2. Tap One-handed operation and tap to enable options: Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings or personal preference.

  • Page 97: Screen Mode

    Screen Mode Choose a screen mode to match your type of viewing. You can choose to have the device automatically adapt the display depending on the type of image being displayed, and other criteria such as battery level. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 98: Edge Screen Settings

    Edge Screen Settings • Manage the panels that display About Edge screen: Tap to view information about the Edge screen software version and on the Edge screen, including to check for updates. your own custom panels, and set For more information, tap HELP. For details up night mode.

  • Page 99: Motions And Gestures

    Motions and Gestures Control certain device actions by picking up the phone or touching the screen with the palm of your hand. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Motions and gestures. 3. Tap ON/OFF to enable each of the following: •...

  • Page 100: Applications Settings

    Applications Settings Manage settings for applications Downloaded on your phone. Displays apps you have downloaded onto your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps Application Manager >  Settings > Applications > Application manager. You can download and install new applications on your device.

  • Page 101: Application Settings

    Application Settings Running Services View and control services running on your device. Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are available in one convenient location. Apps 1. From a Home screen, tap >  Settings > Applications > 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 102: Wallpaper

    Wallpaper Change the look of the Home and lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Wallpaper. 2. Tap Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screens.

  • Page 103: Themes

    Tap a theme to view a preview of various screens. • Tap THEME STORE to download additional themes from the Theme Store with your Samsung account. • Tap HELP for help using this feature. 2. Tap APPLY to apply the selected theme. Settings...

  • Page 104: Lock Screen And Security

    You can also use your fingerprint to verify your • Password: Create a password for unlocking identity when logging in to your Samsung account. the screen. This option provides high security. Note: Fingerprint recognition uses the unique • Fingerprints: Use fingerprint recognition characteristics of each fingerprint to enhance the to unlock the screen.

  • Page 105: Device Security

    ► To access your device remotely, visit Change Backup Password findmymobile.samsung.com. You can change the backup password for your Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and fingerprint. enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 106: Unknown Sources

    2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security • Send security reports: Send security reports settings > Encrypt device and follow the to Samsung via Wi-Fi for threat analysis. prompts to encrypt all data on your device. Device Administration SIM Card Lock...

  • Page 107: Credential Storage

    Credential Storage Advanced Security Settings Manage your security certificates. If a certificate Use these options to configure advanced security authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or settings. for some other reason you do not trust it, you can 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 108: Privacy And Safety

    Privacy and Safety Choose from various modes Location Services designed to hide personal Google uses Location Services to store and use your device’s most recent location data. Google content from being accessed by apps, such as Google Maps, can use this data to anyone else using your device, improve your search results based on places that you have visited.

  • Page 109: Send Sos Messages

    Report Diagnostic Info This feature sends diagnostic information about your phone when you are having technical problems. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Privacy and safety, and then tap Report diagnostic info to either enable or disable this feature.

  • Page 110: Easy Mode

    Easy Mode Switch between the default screen layout and a simpler layout. The Easy mode layout has larger text and icons, making for a more straightforward visual experience. To enable Easy Mode: Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings >...

  • Page 111: Accessibility

    • Rapid key input: Release your finger to enter subtitles with multimedia files when available selection instead of double tapping. Tap Samsung subtitles (CC) for options. • • Speak passwords: Read the characters aloud Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles as you enter your passwords.
  • Page 112 • Auto haptic: The device will vibrate in time to Services the sound when listening to music, watching • Additional accessibility apps may be videos, or playing games. It will also vibrate downloaded from the Google Play store. when buttons are tapped in supported apps. Certain accessibility services you install may This may consume battery power, and not all be configured here.

  • Page 113: Accounts

    Google Account, Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, you can configure common settings for all accounts Samsung account, email, and of the same type. social networking accounts. Note: Account settings and available features vary between account types and service providers.

  • Page 114: Backup And Reset

    You should remove your Google Account before shipping your device to 2. Tap Backup and reset for options: Samsung or any other service provider for service and Samsung Account before resetting the device to factory settings.

  • Page 115: Language And Input

    • “Ok Google” detection: Tap to launch a Samsung Keyboard Settings Google search whenever you say “Ok Google”. Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. • Hands-free: Allow requests with the device locked. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 116: Voice Input

    1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. 2. Tap Language and input > Text-to-speech options for options: • Settings next to the Samsung text-to speech engine for options. • Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text is spoken. •...

  • Page 117: Battery

    Battery View how battery power is used for device activities. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Battery for options: • BATTERY USAGE: Tap to view the battery chart, which displays the battery level as a percentage.

  • Page 118: Storage

    Storage View the device memory and usage. Device Memory View and manage the memory used by the device. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. 2. Tap Storage. • The Device memory displays Total space. • The amounts of memory used are further divided into: Total space: View the total space/free space in your phone’s memory.

  • Page 119: Date And Time

    Date and Time By default, your device receives date and time information from the wireless network. When you are outside network coverage, you may want to set date and time information manually using the date and time settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 120: Help

    Help View tips and guidelines for using your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Help for information about: • New features • Getting started • Applications • Settings Settings Help...

  • Page 121: About Device

    About Device View information about your Software Updates device, including current status, Use Software update to update your device’s software. legal information, hardware and software versions, and more. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

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